Medical, Legal, and Societal Implications of Androstenedione Use
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The federal government should consider banning androstenedione and its derivatives. This hormone is marketed as a performance-enhancing substance and sales skyrocketed when Mark McGwire admitted using the hormone. Androstenedione is banned by the International Olympic Committee, the National Football League, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. A 1999 study found that androstenedione did not increase testosterone levels or muscle strength. However, it decreased HDL, or 'good' cholesterol levels, which could increase the risk of heart disease. More research is needed to determine the effects of long-term androstenedione use.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1999
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Creatine and androstenedione -- two "dietary supplements."
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Creatine and androstenedione are two dietary supplements that have not been approved by the FDA. Creatine is an amino acid and androstenedione is a male hormone. Both are believed to enhance athletic performance. In research labs, creatine has increased strength and body mass, but these effects are not always seen on the athletic field. Androstenedione may be beneficial but at effective doses the hormone could have the same side effects as testosterone. The long-term safety of both compounds is not known.
Publication Name: Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0025-732X
Year: 1998
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Vitamin supplements
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Most people probably do not need vitamin supplements if they eat a balanced diet. Women of childbearing age should take folic acid supplements because they can lower the risk of neural tube defects in the fetus. Elderly people may need vitamin D if they don't drink milk or get enough sun exposure. Supplementary vitamin E, C and beta carotene. Most multi-vitamin pills are safe but there is little evidence that they lower mortality rates or the rate of illness.
Publication Name: Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0025-732X
Year: 1998
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